divide

UK
/dɪˈvaɪd/
US
/dɪˈvaɪd/

Translations

divideverb
divided
Past Simple
divided
Past Participle
dividing
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈvaɪd/
US
/dɪˈvaɪd/
If you divide 20 by 4, you get 5.
Si vous divisez 20 par 4, vous obtenez 5.
The controversial decision divided the community.
La décision controversée a divisé la communauté.
The teacher asked the students to divide into groups for the project.
L’enseignant a demandé aux élèves de se séparer en groupes pour le projet.
The inheritance was divided equally among the siblings.
L’héritage a été réparti également entre les frères et sœurs.
dividenoun
divides
pl
UK
/dɪˈvaɪd/
US
/dɪˈvaɪd/
ligne de partage des eaux
The Continental Divide in North America separates the watersheds that drain into the Pacific Ocean from those that drain into the Atlantic Ocean.
La ligne de partage des eaux continentale en Amérique du Nord sépare les bassins versants qui se jettent dans l’océan Pacifique de ceux qui se jettent dans l’océan Atlantique.
The political divide between the two parties has grown wider over the years.
Le clivage politique entre les deux partis s’est accentué au fil des années.
Additional translations
divisionDans un registre plus général ou abstrait.

Definitions

divideverb
To separate or be separated into parts.
The teacher asked the students to divide into groups for the project.
To distribute or allocate a portion of something.
The inheritance was divided equally among the siblings.
To cause a disagreement or rift between people.
The controversial decision divided the community.
To perform mathematical division.
If you divide 20 by 4, you get 5.
dividenoun
A ridge or line of high ground forming a boundary between two different drainage basins or river systems.
The Continental Divide in North America separates the watersheds that drain into the Pacific Ocean from those that drain into the Atlantic Ocean.
A significant difference or disagreement between two groups, often leading to conflict or separation.
The political divide between the two parties has grown wider over the years.